Service 32, in London is served with double-decker buses. It couldn't be otherwise. However, it is not those charming Routemasters anymore where you got on by the rear open deck, without the need for the bus to stop completely. Now, modern Alexander Dennis ALX400, run along this route, which runs between Edgware and Kilburn, in Northwest London. Its frequency is rather shocking for the UK: between 6 & 10 minutes.

London, as most of the rest of the UK cities have their transport privatised. Everything is coordinated by Transport for London, that offers the different services for tender. Thus, there are many operators in the city. 32, is operated by Metroline. Funny but we can also find a sister service, 632, for school service, running alongside most of the way, of course, in school times only.

Today, you will need to allow me a little liberty. In my latest visit to Sydney, I tried to look for the 32 route, but unfortunately, it didn't exist. But that didn't stop me to search for something. Come on... I was so far away from home that I needed to bring you guys something. I soon realised what the structure of the numbering was. Routes in the 100s and starting with L, served the North of the council. 200 and 500 (Paramatta) the West, 300 the East and 400 the south. It is logical that some routes crossed to the near zone, therefore, not corresponding with the area first digit.

Ending in 32, I could only find 432, reaching the centre (Millers Point). A "good" frequency of 30 minutes, operated by Sydney buses, the main operator in the area. Also, I believe the 132 existed in the north, but I never went that way, therefore, no pic.

432 shared most of its route with 431, 433 y 434, differenced only by a section of the route, usually close to the terminus outside the city centre. All together, the frequency during peak hours, was about 5 minutes. 432 reached Birchgrove and from there, back into the city, it served Balmain, Rozelle, North Annandale, Forest Lodge, Glebe, George St City and Millers Point.

The U shape route is rather curious. It is not that long and it links Miller Point (near the river) with Snails Bay, also, by the river. For more information, check Sydney Buses website.

And we thought that the 32 didn't run well in Zaragoza. Barcelona has a rather long 32 route, that runs West - East, from Sants Station to the eastern district of Roquetas. It is operated by Mercedes Citaro units, although it is also possible to see older busses there. Frequencies are good and during peak hour, you are likely to see more than one bus together. For more information, check the TMB website. The origin of the line is also curious: After popular protests, Transportes de Barcelona, in september 1974, decides to divide the 31 route in two: 31 would go from Plaza Lluchmajor to Guinagueta y the barred 31 from Plaza Lluchmajor to calle Mina de la Ciudad in Roquetas. Later, (in february '77) to avoid confusion, the barred 31 became the 32: Transportebcn.es